Uncle Petros and Goldbach's Conjecture: A Novel of Mathematical Obsession by Απόστολος Δοξιάδης, Apostolos Doxiadis

Uncle Petros and Goldbach's Conjecture: A Novel of Mathematical Obsession

Απόστολος Δοξιάδης, Apostolos Doxiadis

209 pages first pub 1992 (editions)

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Description

In this critically acclaimed international bestseller, Petros Papachristos, a mathematical prodigy, has devoted much of his life trying to prove one of the greatest mathematical challenges of all time: Goldbach's Conjecture, the deceptively simple...

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Community Reviews Summary of 79 reviews

Moods

informative 60%
reflective 60%
inspiring 33%
mysterious 26%
emotional 20%
relaxing 20%
sad 20%
adventurous 13%
challenging 13%
funny 13%
lighthearted 13%
dark 6%
hopeful 6%
tense 6%

Pace

medium 71%
fast 21%
slow 7%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 70% | A mix: 30%

Strong character development?

Yes: 46% | It's complicated: 38% | No: 15%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 78% | It's complicated: 14% | No: 7%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 76% | It's complicated: 15% | Yes: 7%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 92% | It's complicated: 7%

Average rating

3.94

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